Middle School Math Teacher

Cole Valley Christian Schools•Meridian, ID

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Cole Valley Christian Schools, established in 1972, is the largest Christian school in Idaho, serving approximately 1,400 students from early childhood through 12th grade with a culture of grace, truth and love. We desire to strive for the excellence that God calls us to in preparing our students to impact the world for Christ. Therefore, we are seeking someone who first and foremost has a strong relationship with Christ that is evidenced in all aspects of their life. Our Mission: Partnering with Christian families to shepherd and challenge students toward their individual potential to impact the world for Christ. Cole Valley Christian is seeking God’s wisdom as we search for a Christ following, dynamic, and gifted teacher to join our incredible staff. We desire an educator whose passion for sharing God’s grace, Truth, and love shapes everything they teach and do. We seek a passionate content expert with a demonstrated gift for teaching and a deep desire to make disciples in their service and love for the Lord.

Requirements

Evidence of a teachable heart, a humble and gentle spirit, and an ability to “correct, rebuke, and encourage” in love.
A unifier who “makes every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” while working with others to accomplish our mission.
Excellent communication and relational skills with students and adults.
A strong desire and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
Leadership and vision: Always striving for improvement and helping others in that improvement process.
A demonstrated ability in the gift of classroom teaching which includes the following areas: Seamless biblical worldview integration and Christ-centered instruction, Relating to students while holding them accountable, Engagement strategies that take advantage of multiple classroom settings, Lesson and unit planning, organization, and calendar management, Balanced and effective classroom management, Differentiated instruction to meet different learning styles, Integration of technology as a tool for student learning.
Ability to navigate Microsoft applications and online tools.
Classroom training, coursework and/or experience.
Bachelor’s degree in math education or related field.
State teaching certificate and/or Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) teaching certificate, or ability to obtain.
Profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and have made Him both Savior and Lord as represented in Scripture (John 14:1-27; Ephesians 2:8-22) and accepts without reservation the Statement of Faith of Cole Valley Christian Schools.
Have a history of faithfully attending and financially supporting a Bible believing church.
Have a verifiable history of living and modeling Christian character in employee's personal and professional life, serving as a Christian role model first to family and friends and then to students, parents, and fellow faculty and staff members in regard to personal judgment, dignity, and Christian living. This is expressed in such passages as Ephesians 5:21-23; Colossians 3:12-17; and 2 Peter 1:1-10. Individual's life in Christ must continue to be faithfully pursued in and out of the workplace as a condition of continuing in this ministry position.
Willing to submit to the authority of those who have oversight of the school (1 Peter 2, 9-20), and to fully cooperate with these authorities and adhere to the policies adopted by the School Board in both letter and intent.
Strive at all times to understand, appreciate, love, and nurture the students entrusted to employee for instruction, supervision, and/or oversight, and must provide for their fullest spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

Responsibilities

Teach middle school math courses in alignment with school curriculum and academic standards.
Plan and implement Christ-centered instruction in lesson plans with a biblical foundation for all units.
Establish a positive, respectful, and structured classroom environment that encourages student participation and learning.
Develop and administer assignments, tests, and projects to assess student understanding and progress.
Grade student work and provide constructive feedback to support learning.
Keep detailed records of student performance and progress, including grades, attendance, and behavior.
Communicate effectively with parents, faculty, and administration.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
Uphold and model the school’s Statement of Faith, mission, and core values.
Supervise students during assigned duties (e.g., before and after school, lunch, events) as needed.